Ibreez Inc.

What Ibreez Inc. does

Ibreez Academy, the operating brand of Ibreez Inc., is a Mississauga, Ontario-based professional licensing exam preparation institution founded in 2018 and operating as a privately held company with 1–10 employees. The academy delivers structured, instructor-led exam prep for Canadian regulatory and certification exams across four departments: Banking & Finance (CFP, CAIB, RSE, IFIC/Mutual Funds, CSC), Insurance (CIP, RIBO, OTL, LLQP Provincial), Professional Certification (Six Sigma, PMP, Real Estate Salesperson, Mortgage Agent), and Other (OMVIC, Canadian Citizenship). It reports having licensed over 3,000 students with a 96% success rate and a 4.8 Google rating. Distribution is primarily in-person at the Mississauga campus and remote one-on-one via Zoom nationwide, with multilingual delivery in English, Punjabi, Hindi, and Urdu; the academy also generates demand through community word-of-mouth, TikTok content, and periodic career-development workshops.

The academy's core technology stack is a Squarespace-hosted content platform paired with conventional educational tooling: practice exams mirroring real testing conditions, individualized study plans, progress tracking, flexible scheduling, and small-group/one-on-one live instruction delivered by licensed professionals (including founder Dr. Imran Al-Haq, a PhD with LLQP and Mutual Funds licensing). The business has no mobile app, no public API, and no proprietary AI model. Tutoring for the Real Estate Salesperson license is delivered as a paid add-on to Humber College's primary licensing course — the only formal educational partnership — while 14+ major Canadian employers (RBC, TD, BMO, CIBC, Scotiabank, Max Financial, Experior, WFG, Migracon, Mortgage Diligent, Diamond, Zivasa) are listed as affiliate employers that recognize and hire graduates.

Revenue mechanics are direct-to-consumer course sales under a one-time/perpetual-license pay-as-you-go model, with course prices ranging from $125 (LLQP video-only) to $1,100 (RIBO, OTL), and a modal price of $999. Tutoring and coaching are sold as add-ons to licensing courses. The company is founder-owned, bootstrapped with no disclosed institutional funding or external investment, and reports no revenue figures; ownership and operating control appear concentrated in the Al-Haq founding family, supported by a small roster of contracted instructors.

Name

Ibreez Inc.

Legal name

Ibreez Academy

Website

https://ibreez.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ibreez Academy (Ibreez Inc.) is a Mississauga-based professional licensing exam preparation institution founded in 2018, serving Canadian individuals pursuing careers in banking, insurance, real estate, mortgage, and project management through in-person and remote multilingual tutoring with a reported 96% pass rate.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Licensing Exam Preparation

NAICS

Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Test-Taking Strategy, Diagnostics & Score Improvement Coaching (cross-exam) (EDANABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Subject-Specific Short Courses & Academies (e.g., STEM, Business, Arts) (EDAIAIAC), Certification & Exam Prep eLearning Modules (EDAGAEAL)

Keywords

• Licensing exam preparation
• Professional certification training
• Financial licensing courses
• Insurance licensing education
• Exam prep tutoring

Headquarters

HQ city

Mississauga

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Exam Preparation Course Sales: Direct sales of exam preparation courses across banking & finance, insurance, professional certification, real estate, mortgage, and other licensing categories. Students pay per course with tiered options for different service levels (e.g., video only, video + exam prep, video + exam prep + practice exams).
2. Professional Licensing Tutoring Services: Personalized one-on-one tutoring sessions and coaching support for professional licensing exams. Tutoring is offered as an add-on to licensing courses, with single-module help, full-course coaching, and exam-prep intensive options.
3. Insurance Licensing Courses: Specialized insurance licensing courses including CIP, RIBO, OTL, and LLQP, with prices ranging from $125 to $1,100 per course.
4. Professional Certification Courses: Professional certification courses in Six Sigma, PMP, Real Estate Salesperson, and Mortgage Agent, with prices ranging from $600 to $999.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ibreez Academy provides instructor-led licensing exam preparation and professional certification courses across banking and finance, insurance, real estate, mortgage, project management, motor vehicle sales, and Canadian citizenship categories. Courses are delivered through in-person classes at its Mississauga campus and remote one-on-one Zoom tutoring nationwide in multiple languages, with tiered service options that include video lectures, exam preparation material, and practice exams.

Product overview

Ibreez Academy is an in-person exam preparation institution based in Mississauga, Ontario, offering structured licensing and certification courses across four departments. The Banking & Finance department provides courses for Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), Canadian Accredited Insurance Broker (CAIB), Retail Securities Exam (RSE), Investment Funds in Canada (IFIC)/Mutual Funds, and Canadian Securities Course (CSC). The Insurance department covers Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP), Registered Insurance Brokers of Ontario (RIBO), Other Than Life (OTL), and Life Licence Qualification Program (LLQP) Provincial. The Professional Certification department offers Six Sigma (6σ), Project Management Professional (PMP), Real Estate Salesperson, and Mortgage Agent programs. The Others category includes Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council (OMVIC) and Canadian Citizenship courses. The institution provides small-group sessions, one-on-one support, practice exams, and flexible scheduling to help students achieve professional licensing goals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Certified Financial Planner (CFP) Exam preparation for the Certified Financial Planner certification, covering skills, experience, professional responsibility, ethics, and recognized professional credentials for careers in financial planning. Priced at $999.00 per course with a recommended pathway of IFC/CSC, FP1, FP2, and supplements before the CFP certification exam.
• Canadian Accredited Insurance Broker (CAIB) Exam preparation program for insurance professionals pursuing the Canadian Accredited Insurance Broker designation, combining expert-led lectures, study guides, practice questions, and personalized feedback. Priced at $999.00 per course.
• Retail Securities Exam (RSE) Comprehensive exam preparation covering capital markets, equity and fixed-income products, mutual funds, derivatives, portfolio construction, and ethical practices for retail securities representation. Priced at $999.99 with options including Video + Mock Exam or Video + Exam Prep Material.
• Investment Funds in Canada (IFIC) / Mutual Funds Foundational course preparing advisors to advise on mutual fund investments based on client objectives, timeline, and risk tolerance; meets regulatory requirements for the Mutual Fund Dealer Dealing Representative License. Priced at $999.00.
• Canadian Securities Course (CSC) Foundational credential for careers in financial services covering investment products, mutual funds, alternative investments, and the broader financial industry. Priced at $999.00.
• Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) Comprehensive insurance program covering principles, risk management, underwriting, claims handling, and regulatory compliance for property and casualty, life, health, and specialty insurance sectors.
• Registered Insurance Brokers of Ontario (RIBO) Intensive 40-hour exam preparation program covering regulatory concepts, underwriting principles, and test strategies with expert-led modules, practice exams, and targeted review sessions. Priced at $1,100.00.
• Other Than Life (OTL) Exam preparation combining focused curriculum, expert instructors, and tailored practice with structured study plans, targeted practice exams, and personalized feedback for core concepts mastery. Priced at $1,100.00.
• Life Licence Qualification Program (LLQP) Provincial Provincial exam preparation for LLQP-certified candidates including targeted review of province-specific insurance regulations, practice exams, and licensing application guidance. Options include Video Lecture, Video + Exam Prep, or Video + Exam Prep + Practice Exams. Pricing starts at $125.00.
• Six Sigma (6) Lean Six Sigma training covering Green Belt and Black Belt methodologies, DMAIC improvement methods, project charter creation, process mapping, data analysis, and root cause identification. Priced at $999.00.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Comprehensive project management training for CAPM and PMP certification exams with structured training, live lectures, exam preparation materials, and certification support. Priced at $999.00.
• Real Estate Salesperson Tutoring Tutoring and exam preparation add-on for students enrolled in Humber College's Real Estate Salesperson Program, including step-by-step guidance, personalized study plans, practice exams, and flexible scheduling for the 10-16 week course. Tutoring pricing starts at $600.00, layered on top of Humber's ~$4,000 licensing course.
• Mortgage Agent Intensive coursework and exam preparation for mortgage agent licensing, covering lending regulations, mortgage products, and ethical client advising. Priced at $999.00.
• Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council (OMVIC) Certification exam preparation for vehicle sales professionals in Ontario, covering consumer protection rules, documentation standards, and ethical sales practices. Priced at $350.00.
• Canadian Citizenship Exam preparation for the Canadian citizenship test covering Canada's history, government structure, rights and responsibilities, and symbols, including sample questions and timed quizzes. Priced at $300.00.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3000+ students successfully licensed
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• RBC Royal BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor Canadian bank and affiliate employer of Ibreez Academy graduates. Listed as an affiliate on the academy website, indicating recognition of graduates for their readiness and workplace fit.
• TD BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor Canadian bank and affiliate employer of Ibreez Academy graduates. Listed among affiliates on the academy website.
• BMOminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBank of Montreal and affiliate employer recognizing Ibreez Academy graduates for employment.
• CIBCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCanadian Imperial Bank of Commerce and affiliate employer of Ibreez Academy graduates.
• ScotiabankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor Canadian bank and affiliate employer of Ibreez Academy graduates.
• Max Financial ServicesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInsurance and financial services firm listed as an affiliate, accepting licensed graduates from Ibreez Academy.
• ExperiorminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInsurance industry partner organization that accepts Ibreez Academy graduates for employment.
• WFGminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWealth Financial Group - financial services firm listed as an affiliate employer of Ibreez Academy graduates.
• MigraconminorGTM or Marketing PartnerReal estate industry partner accepting licensed graduates from Ibreez Academy.
• Mortgage Diligent CompanyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMortgage services company listed as an affiliate partner that hires Ibreez Academy graduates.
• Humber CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHumber College's Real Estate Salesperson Program is the licensing pathway for which Ibreez Academy provides tutoring support. Students take Humber's licensing course (~$4,000) and can add Ibreez's tutoring as supplementary exam prep support. This is a core educational partnership.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Master of Project Academy: PMP exam preparation specialist offering live online bootcamps and self-paced courses. Directly comparable to Ibreez's PMP/CAPM vertical in target audience (project management certification candidates) and pricing tier.
• Knowledge Pillars: Specialist PMP and CAPM exam prep provider with live online instructor-led courses. Comparable to Ibreez's PMP offering in course depth, target audience (career-changers pursuing PMI credentials), and one-on-one coaching model.
• Hemsley Fraser: Professional development and certification prep provider offering instructor-led courses in leadership, project management, and finance credentials. Comparable to Ibreez in delivery model (live, instructor-led) and target learner profile (working professionals pursuing licenses).
• MindEdge: Professional development and certification exam prep provider covering project management, financial services, and leadership credentials. Comparable in offering structured, instructor-supported licensing/certification prep rather than open-marketplace eLearning.
• The Knowledge Academy: Global professional certification and exam preparation provider covering PMP, Six Sigma, ITIL, and a range of finance/insurance credentials. Directly comparable to Ibreez in offering instructor-led, multi-vertical licensing prep courses priced in the same band, though at larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• GreyCampus: Professional certification training provider focused on PMP, Six Sigma, ITIL, and Agile. Comparable to Ibreez in offering instructor-led multi-vertical cert prep with online delivery, though at much larger scale across multiple geographies.

Broad incumbents

• Simplilearn: Large-scale digital professional certification platform covering PMP, Six Sigma, financial certifications, and more. Overlaps with Ibreez on PMP and Six Sigma content but operates as a broad, self-paced platform rather than Ibreez's tutor-intensive in-person model.
• Global Knowledge: Large IT and business training provider with significant Canadian presence. Comparable to Ibreez in offering instructor-led certification courses for finance, project management, and professional credentials, though with a much broader enterprise and technology focus.
• Udemy Business: Large-scale eLearning marketplace with extensive PMP, Six Sigma, finance, and real estate exam prep courses. Adjacent competitor to Ibreez's PMP/Six Sigma/Real Estate offerings via lower-priced self-paced video, though not a direct instructor-led licensing exam prep school.

Regional players

• ILScorp: Canadian insurance and financial services licensing training provider focused on LLQP, OTL, RIBO, and other Canadian credentials. Most directly comparable peer to Ibreez in terms of Canadian regulatory focus and insurance license prep offerings, though operating primarily in Ontario with a different delivery model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• TikToktiktok.com/@dralhaq
• Facebookfacebook.com/1059341620592780
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ibreez-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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